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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $543.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leipzig:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average $144.
A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around $144 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48. The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Leipzig
How to get from Aachen to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10907 · ICE 555 · 16119
7:18 AM 7h21 Aachen Hbf 2:39 PM Leipzig Hbf $112 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 10907 · ICE 555 · 16119
7:18 AM 7h21 Aachen Hbf 2:39 PM Leipzig Hbf $112 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 11 · ICE 692
7:38 AM 5h31 Aachen Hbf 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 26407 · ICE 845 · IC 2443
6:21 AM 7h10 Aachen Hbf 1:31 PM Leipzig Hbf $126 1 One-way 2 transfers - 26811 · ICE 1745
7:51 AM 7h10 Aachen Hbf 3:01 PM Leipzig Hbf $126 1 One-way 1 transfer - 26411 · ICE 847 · IC 2441
8:21 AM 7h10 Aachen Hbf 3:31 PM Leipzig Hbf $126 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leipzig:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average $144.
A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst to go to Leipzig by flight.
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